Current Legal Issues in Minnesota Social Work Practice

Presenter: Tom Pearson, JD

Course Description

This will be a live webinar on Monday, December 14, 2026, from 6-8 PM Central Time. You can register to attend live or pre-register to view the recording which will be available after December 14. All registrations include 12 months of access and two CEUs.

This presentation will include a review of significant legal issues in the practice of social work in Minnesota, particularly in areas such as client relationships, client welfare, confidentiality, recordkeeping and litigation-related matters.

Learning Objectives

  • Identification of particularly significant legal issues.
  • Familiarization with applicable legal standards and requirements.
  • Recommendations for “best” practices in resolving issues.

Presenter Bio

Tom practices law in Minnesota in the areas of regulatory defense and administrative procedure. Mr. Pearson was born and raised in Hibbing, Minnesota. He is a 1975 graduate of the University of Notre Dame, and he earned his law degree from the University of Denver in 1978. He has been practicing law in Minnesota since 1978. Mr. Pearson has extensive experience in civil litigation and in administrative law proceedings. That experience includes numerous jury trials, bench trials, disciplinary and licensing proceedings, and appellate advocacy. His practice is focused on representing health professionals in matters involving licensing, disciplinary investigations and business planning and practice. Mr. Pearson’s experience facilitates early evaluation of disputes, development and implementation of cost-effective defense strategies, and effective and successful representation of clients in various types of legal proceedings.

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Current Legal Issues in Minnesota Social Work Practice

December 14, 2026
from 6:00 pm
to 8:00 pm

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